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    Runway for Hope ’13

    This past Saturday, we attended Runway for Hope, a charity fashion show featuring some of Ottawa’s up-and-coming local designers. We were given front row, media passes to attend the event, and we have to admit, it was pretty cool to have seats reserved for us! VIP, media — us?! Who would’ve thought! Although lighting conditions didn’t make for the best photos during the show (darn you, high ISO and your graininess), we were able to grab a few snaps of some of the designers’ creations. Though each collection was unique to each designer, there was a range of inspiration – from tribal, to edgy, to very feminine looks. We also…

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    jazz fest: Ottawa After Dark

    This was our first night at the Ottawa After Dark Series, and the Belleville Orchestra was performing on stage. The orchestra consisted of 7 musicians, who played wacky 1930s-inspired French tunes while the animated movie, The Triplets of Belleville played in the background. This was pretty cool in itself, as the film was well-known for its award winning soundtrack. And of course, after the show, we had to take a few snaps of our #OOTN (that’s outfit of the night, for you non-Instagrammers). Night-time festivals call for comfort above all else, and light jackets for the cooler summer nights. What she’s wearing H&M graphic print dress | Le Chateau faux…